For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,693 students in Gadsden County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gadsden County, FL are Gadsden Central Academy, Crossroad Academy and Gadsden County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gadsden County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Gadsden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Gadsden County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crossroad Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gadsden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Crossroad Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
470 Strong Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-9626
Gr: PK-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Gadsden County High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27001 Blue Star Hwy
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Havana, FL 32333
(850) 662-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden Technical College
Vocational School
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gadsden County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gadsden County, FL include Gadsden Central Academy, Crossroad Academy and Gadsden County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gadsden County?
7 public high schools are located in Gadsden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden County?
Gadsden County public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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